Have you thought about delivering your baby (whether you're pregnant or not) and who you want to be there?
I grew up with the thought that I would have my husband and my mom there, after all, my mom have given birth several times and it would be wise to have a seasoned vet to coach me through, right? Wrong! It wasn't until this past Thursday that I had even given thought to the idea that there is a problem with mothers going into the delivery room.
I will give three reasons why it is beneficial to your family to just have you and your spouse:
1. Bring a child into the world is a sacred experience: Whether you are religious or not, it cannot be denied that there is nothing like giving birth to a child. This sacred experience bonds the marriage together as a couple gets to bask in the experience of what they have created. Such an intimate moment should be savored as an experience to remember for the couple.
2. This is a bonding experience for a couple: They say birth is not an easy process and I will take their word for it. This is an opportunity for a husband and a wife to work together during a difficult time. This is a time where a woman gets to see her husbands support and love in full throttle. I would even venture to say that this love that she sees him demonstrate for her will even increase the affection she feels for him in days to come.
3. A baby should start this world in a family: What a wonderful way to set a precedence in a family, than to start it together, intimately. Throughout our lives, we have family members that we love, however, undeniably, the most important family unit that you will ever have is your own, the one you created. By facing childbirth with this little family only, you are able to set clear boundaries for who is most important in your lives.
I grew up with the thought that I would have my husband and my mom there, after all, my mom have given birth several times and it would be wise to have a seasoned vet to coach me through, right? Wrong! It wasn't until this past Thursday that I had even given thought to the idea that there is a problem with mothers going into the delivery room.
I will give three reasons why it is beneficial to your family to just have you and your spouse:
1. Bring a child into the world is a sacred experience: Whether you are religious or not, it cannot be denied that there is nothing like giving birth to a child. This sacred experience bonds the marriage together as a couple gets to bask in the experience of what they have created. Such an intimate moment should be savored as an experience to remember for the couple.
2. This is a bonding experience for a couple: They say birth is not an easy process and I will take their word for it. This is an opportunity for a husband and a wife to work together during a difficult time. This is a time where a woman gets to see her husbands support and love in full throttle. I would even venture to say that this love that she sees him demonstrate for her will even increase the affection she feels for him in days to come.
3. A baby should start this world in a family: What a wonderful way to set a precedence in a family, than to start it together, intimately. Throughout our lives, we have family members that we love, however, undeniably, the most important family unit that you will ever have is your own, the one you created. By facing childbirth with this little family only, you are able to set clear boundaries for who is most important in your lives.